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Hiddenite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.214.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Covellite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hiddenite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.